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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 8 months later than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades versus the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-H20G SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Casio EX-H20G

 SP-600 UZ EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-H20G SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G against the SP-600 UZ.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
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good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (216g)
20
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $189